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Billy Budd | Chapters 9-11 Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. Why is Billy so meticulous about doing his duty on board ship?

2. How does Billy get into trouble with one of the ship’s corporals?

3. Why does Billy seek out Dansker to ask for advice?

4. How did Dansker get his nickname, “Board-her-in-the- smoke”?

5. What is Dansker’s first impression of Billy Budd?

6. Why does Dansker “take to” Billy?

7. What reason does Billy give Dansker for trusting in Claggart?

8. What is Claggart’s reaction when he realizes Billy spilled the soup?

9. How...


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